Saeb Erekat obituary: A passionate negotiator for the cause of Palestine
The senior Palestinian official saw achieving peace for his people as his destiny
The senior Palestinian official saw achieving peace for his people as his destiny
Key figure who helped shape Oslo accords had lung transplant three years ago
Party launched by former prime minister to run on joint list with Meretz party in election
Israel backs Qatar’s initial payment as part of plan to end border violence
Opposition chief Tzipi Livni apologises to Druze community for discriminatory law
Tempers flare in Knesset as justice minister says ‘tolerance towards terrorists ends today’
A sharp veer to the right has secured a fourth term as PM for Binyamin Netanyahu. What does it mean for a peace deal with the Palestinians?
Incumbent Netanyahu sees comfortable lead wither as Zionist Union takes momentum
Seeking a fourth term as president of Israel
New centrist formation Kulanu could end up with the balance of power
A place that exemplifies normalisation of settlements in Israeli life draws young people
Panic in Likud ranks as Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog and centrist Tzipi Livni’s joint Zionist Union are projected to win 25 seats, as opposed to 21 for Netanyahu’s Likud
A campaign dominated by housing and the cost of living has left the peace process sidelined
Israeli prime minister’s Likud party facing growing challenge from Zionist Union
Audit points to possible criminal misconduct by Israeli prime minister and his wife
Uri Ariel’s housing plan for French immigrants draws criticism from opponents
Allegations involve transfer of public funds to NGOs and local councils
TV polls show Netanyahu’s Likud party will emerge as largest group in parliament
Tzipi Livni and Yair Lapid accused by prime minister of plotting against him
Move by Ashkelon mayor to ban Arab workers condemned by Netanyahu
Netanyahu approves construction of more than 1,000 homes in east Jerusalem
Justice minister Tzipi Livni says decision damages Israel’s security
Polls find 95% of Jewish Israelis believe military action in Gaza is necessary
Prime minister sacks deputy defence minister over ‘irresponsible’ comments
Prison term for former Israeli prime minister to begin on September 1st
US secretary of state warned state might suffer boycotts if talks fail
Justice Minister made comments on Middle East tour after observing devastation caused by Syrian civil war and overwhelming influx of refugees
Bill requires super majority in Knesset to discuss future of east Jerusalem
Media blackout implemented as Israeli and Palestinian negotiators attempt to reach deal within nine months
Ninety settlements were included on new national priority areas map approved by government
US brokered talks, first between the sides since 2010, described as ‘positive’
Meeting will be the first time Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have held direct talks since 2010
Five years of deadlock to end with Washington meeting between Israelis and Palestinians
US diplomat Martin Indyk named mediator for Mid-East talks
Construction plans for West Bank going ahead as John Kerry tries to broker new talks
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices